Ruby (which comes from Rubik’s cube) is the massive, two-story cube that serves as the centerpiece for the circus company’s production. On display at Tysons, Virginia’s Under the Big Top venue until Oct. 21, “ECHO” tells the story of the connection between humans and the animal kingdom. And Ruby sits at the very center, anchoring every act and artist while bouncing light in the form of projections.
“ECHO,” which is supposed to be the most technically complex production in Cirque du Soleil history, takes place in and around the cube. Ruby measures 23 by 23 feet, weighs 12 tons, has motors in each wall and can move up and down the stage. In total, 40 blocks of different materials make it up, and Assistant Technical Director Sarah Morales said that each piece must be placed in exactly the right spot.
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